* Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho (left) during his taking over office from his predecessor, Mohammed Bello Koko in Lagos
By Anthony Nwachukwu
The new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has promised to use the opportunity of his appointment to boost port efficiency and the agency’s revenue generation.
Dantsoho, who took over from his predecessor, Mr. Mohammed Bello Koko, at a ceremony in Lagos, stated: “As we match towards this great journey, I wish to state that our main goal is to reposition the Nigerian Ports Authority for increased productivity and greater efficiency for increased revenue generation.”
In a statement from Mrs. Ballah Sarah, for the General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, NPA, the new chief executive vowed to ensure that Nigerian ports compete favourably with neighbouring ports, especially in port operations, adding that this would be achieved through robust commitment and collaboration.
Danthoso further promised improved welfare for the workforce through timely payment of emoluments, compensations, trainings and capacity development, especially for employees who give added value in their areas of deployment.
Also, he promised to sustain the digital transformation of the agency and the port community system, describing them as key to blocking leakages and corruption, and to explore ways of further improving port infrastructure.
“In particular, we shall drive port rehabilitation and modernisation. We shall pay attention to logistics that surround the arrival of cargo to the port corridor, loading of ships and other things that surround berthing of cargos,” he said.
Looking forward to tapping into the benefits of the deep seaport, as well as promoting the ideals of transparency for ease of doing business, Dantsoho assured of maintaining an open door, communication and collaboration with sister-agencies and all relevant stakeholders.
He commended Koko and his team for all their invaluable contributions to the industry.
